Chicken Basque
1 * 31/2 lb chicken, jointed into 8 pieces 2 large red peppers 1 very large onion 2 oz sun dried tomatoes in oil 2-3 tbsps extra virgin olive oil 2 large cloves garlic, chopped 5 oz chorizo sausage skinned & cut in 1/2" slices 8 oz brown basmati rice 10 fl oz chicken stock 6 fl oz dry white wine 1 tbsp tomato puree 1/2 tsp hot paprika 1 tsp chopped fresh herbs 2 oz pitted black olives, halved 1/2 large orange, peeled & cut in wedges salt & pepper
Season chicken joints well. Slice peppers in half and remove seeds, then slice each half into 6 strips. Slice onion into similar sized strips. Drain sun dried tomatoes and cut into 1/2" pieces. Heat 2 tbsps olive oil in a large flameproof casserole dish and when it is fairly hot add the chicken and brown until nutty golden on both sides. Remove to a plate lined with kitchen paper. Add garlic, chorizo and tomatoes and toss for 1-2 mins. Stir in the rice and when the grains are well coated add stock, wine, tomato puree and paprika. Bring to a simmer. Reduce heat and place chicken gently on top of everything. Sprinkle over herbs, olives, and onions. Cover and cook over a very low heat for 50 mins - 1 hour, until rice is cooked, (or cook in oven 180 C gas 4 for 1 hour).
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